- 'Bring back chalk slates to raise pupil attainment'
- DfE predicts 14.7% rise in pupil numbers in England's secondary schools
- What you can do now to get ready for next term
- How to attract overseas students to UK higher education
- 'Grammar schools do not boost social mobility'
- Fall in number of people starting an apprenticeship
'Bring back chalk slates to raise pupil attainment'
General educationThe Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has released the results of a study, suggesting the use of Victorian slates in the classroom can raise academic standards. By Nicola Woolcock, The Times.
DfE predicts 14.7% rise in pupil numbers in England's secondary schools
State sectorThe Department for Education (DfE) believes pupil numbers in England's state secondary schools will increase by more than 400,000 by the year 2027. BBC News.
What you can do now to get ready for next term
Teaching and learningA teacher reveals his top three tips to help make returning to the classroom after the summer holidays easier. By Mark Enser, Tes.
How to attract overseas students to UK higher education
Higher educationJames Pitman, managing director at Study Group, writes in The Guardian about the need to recognise higher education as a major export.
'Grammar schools do not boost social mobility'
Grammar schoolsNew research, published in the journal Educational Review, claims there is no evidence that social mobility is boosted by grammar schools. By Oliver Moody, The Times.
Fall in number of people starting an apprenticeship
Further educationConcern has been raised over the Government's apprenticeship scheme after the number of people starting an apprenticeship fell. By Phillip Inman, The Guardian.